Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast
Built to Go is your #vanlife companion for long days on the road, working on your rig, or just relaxing by that perfect spot. Self-build? Living in your vehicle? Stealth Van? Our magazine format has something for every #vanlife interest.
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Episodes
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
My voice is rough, but the content is here - let's explore what vanlife looks like in the future! Also, a couple of vanlife video games, the dangers of blue tarps, finding that rare part, and a tale involving a storm, a ghost town, and expolanets.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.
The group in Emigrant Canyon.
NEWS
Camper Van Game Live https://store.steampowered.com/app/2843190/Camper_Van_Make_it_Home/
Camper Van or Van? Speed Mattershttps://www.thesun.ie/motors/12623228/campervan-drivers-hefty-fines/
Vanfest Lift off! https://liftoffgathering.com/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Rare Parts (Suspension and Steering)http://www.rareparts.com
PRODUCT REVIEW
Caravan: SandWitchhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1582650/Caravan_SandWitch/
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Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Folks, my voice is near shot, so a short bonus episode this week about my recent trip to deepest, darkest, Death Valley. Full episode next week!
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
This week I tell you not to listen to me. And if you don't follow my advice, you'll learn about detecting leaks in your van, avoiding pick pockets, how to tell who is an "expert," and an impressive new AI tool.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.
The court at Fort Missoula.
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
NotebookLMhttps://notebooklm.google.com
PRODUCT REVIEW
Boboni Zipper Lockshttps://amzn.to/3NykBK6
AND REMEMBER UNTIL NEXT TIME...
The Policeman's Beard is Half Constructedhttps://www.ubu.com/media/text/racter/racter_policemansbeard.pdf
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
This week, we're going back to episode 1 and re-doing some things, but we're also going to talk about VanFest: LiftOFF where I'll be attending and presenting! Join us! We'll also talk about some dry lake adventures, and use a tool in a different way than intended.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.
Pagurus on Lunar Lake.
NEWS
Drivers Over 70 Banned from Driving RVs? https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1961668/older-driver-banned-motorhome-dvla-driving-licence
Light-trapping trick offers ultrathin solar cells with 28.2% high photocurrenthttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/perovskite-solar-cells-gain-higher-efficiency
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Minutiae Anti-Social Apphttps://minutiae-app.org/
PRODUCT REVIEW
RV Winterizing Kithttps://amzn.to/4dJvrYg
A PLACE TO VISIT
Lunar Lakehttps://maps.app.goo.gl/paYogUBStyRzBHWN6
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Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Let's have a rundown of all the different ways to stay warm this winter. We'll also visit a whole lot of poo, use a powerstation for temporary 12v needs, learn to tie knots the fun way, and explore the wonders of the Joolca toilet.
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Jeef! Ready to muck out anything.
TECH TALK
Cigarette Lighter Plug to Alligator Clipshttps://amzn.to/3ZZD1uz
PRODUCT REVIEW
Joolca Toilet System (sorry, Joocla is someone else!) https://www.joolca.com
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Animated Knotshttps://www.animatedknots.com/
A PLACE TO VISIT
The Poozeumhttps://poozeum.com/
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Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
A bit of rule breaking this week, as I talk about RELIGION (!) in a certain context, cooking with electricity, visiting Salem during "Spooky Season," abandoning friends, and a book recommendation that isn't for everyone.
Salem always had a whimsy, but this was the extent of it.
PRODUCT REVIEW
Red LED USB-A Donglehttps://amzn.to/4gHQUUl
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Behind the Mormon Curtain: Selling Sex in America's Holy Cityhttps://amzn.to/3N7nX6u
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Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Are you following "the spirit of van life"? Spoiler: Yes, you are. You're also about to hear about the importance of bench testing, learn a lesson from a moth, score some free books and learn about a very nice trash can.
A cecropia, giver of lessons..
THE HEART OF VANLIFE
The article by Curious Toadhttps://www.thecurioustoad.com/post/vanlife-unfiltered-adventure-simplicity-and-self-discovery-in-a-changing-trend
NEWS
Tucson City Council to vote next week to ban camping in washeshttps://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/092024_wash_camping/tucson-city-council-vote-next-week-ban-camping-washes/
Cat lost during camping trip treks 900 miles in the right directionhttps://boingboing.net/2024/09/23/cat-lost-during-camping-trip-treks-900-miles-in-the-right-direction.html
Your Phone Won’t Be the Next Exploding Pagerhttps://www.wired.com/story/exploding-pagers-hezbollah-phones/
PRODUCT REVIEW
A Cool Trash Can. Really. https://amzn.to/3zpMHnn
TECH TALK
Gasoline Parking Heaterhttps://amzn.to/4da0ufI
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Project Gutenberg
https://www.gutenberg.org/
A PLACE TO VISIT
Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservancyhttps://keywestbutterfly.com/
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Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Fire extinguishers may sound boring, but they're essential. Get one! Then we'll visit Bermuda, try out a space blanket, visit a unique store, make some custom badges, and compare gasoline heaters to diesel heaters.
Vans of Bermuda.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
A good choicehttps://amzn.to/4d60OMo
NEWS
BLM Hikes Feeshttps://www.rvtravel.com/blm-wants-to-raise-ltva-fees-up-to-5-times-current-rate-9n-r1/
Gas Prices Plummethttps://abcnews.go.com/Business/gas-prices-plummeting-experts-explain/story?id=113751441
Except in Californiahttps://abc30.com/post/california-gas-prices-skyrocket-national-average-drops/15311721/
Remote Jobs in Perilhttps://www.newsweek.com/remote-workers-get-bad-news-1953541
PRODUCT REVIEW
Space Blanketshttps://amzn.to/47tNYq5
TECH TALK
Gasoline Parking Heaterhttps://amzn.to/4da0ufI
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Custom Badges
https://amzn.to/4da0ufI
A PLACE TO VISIT
The Royal Malehttps://www.royalmale.com/
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